Custodial Services Worker

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

About The Position

Reporting to a Custodial Services Supervisor, the Custodial Services Worker helps maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment in assigned facilities. The position is responsible for meeting high cleanliness standards in offices, meeting rooms, public areas, bathrooms, custodial closets, and other facility spaces. Duties include floor maintenance, dusting, trash collection and removal, and snow and ice removal from entrances and sidewalks. The worker reports equipment needs, building repairs, and unsafe or unusual situations, and is responsible for the care and handling of custodial supplies, equipment, and assigned keys. The role may occasionally assist with preparing regularly scheduled events. This position is designated Emergency Personnel. Employees are required to report to work during emergencies and closings, as directed by their supervisor. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., though hours may vary to meet management and customer needs. The successful candidate must undergo a criminal conviction check.

Requirements

Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
Ability to properly use or learn to use cleaning chemicals and agents, including dilution and dispensing systems.
Ability to walk and stand extensively and climb stairs.
Ability to safely move or handle up to 35 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach (including above the head to dust), push and pull, perform repetitive motions, twist, and shovel snow.
Ability to safely and efficiently operate electrically powered and manual cleaning equipment.
Willingness and ability to learn to use heavy floor care equipment.
Successful completion of a criminal conviction check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the public and/or in customer service.
Knowledge and experience with various cleaning methods.
Custodial or cleaning experience in an institutional or commercial setting, such as hospitality, commercial cleaning, manufacturing, or health care.
Custodial or cleaning experience in an educational environment, such as a university, college, or school system.
Previous experience operating professional cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness in offices, meeting rooms, public areas, bathrooms, custodial closets, and other assigned facility areas.
Perform floor maintenance and dusting.
Gather and remove trash.
Remove snow and ice from entrances and sidewalks.
Report needed equipment, building repairs, and unsafe or unusual situations.
Care for and handle custodial supplies, equipment, and assigned keys.
Occasionally assist with preparation for regularly scheduled events.
Report to work during emergency situations and closings as directed by the supervisor.